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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
581
CAUTION
For automatic car washes in which the vehicle
is pulled forward on rolling wheels:
1. Before washing the vehicle, make sure
that the automatic rain sensor is deacti-
vated. If it is not deactivated and inadver-
tently starts, the wiper arms could be
damaged.
2. To help prevent damage from the auto-
matic car wash machinery, make sure
that the door mirrors are folded in, anten-
nas retracted or removed, and any auxili-
ary lights secured.
3. Drive into the automatic car wash.
4. Turn off the "Automatic Braking when
Stationary" function using the switch in
the tunnel console.
5. Turn off the "Automatic Parking Brake
Application" function in the center dis-
play's Top view.
6. Turn off the engine by pressing the start
button next to the steering wheel. Press
and hold the button for at least
2 seconds.
The vehicle is now ready for the automatic car
wash.
Related information
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Cleaning the exterior (p. 578)
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 578)
•
Hand washing (p. 579)
•
High-pressure washing (p. 581)
•
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 582)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 582)
•
Cleaning rims (p. 583)
•
Corrosion protection (p. 584)
High-pressure washing
The vehicle should be washed as soon as it
becomes dirty. This makes the vehicle easier to
clean because dirt does not attach as strongly. It
also reduces the risk of scratches and keeps the
vehicle looking new. Wash the vehicle in a car
wash or garage with an oil separator. Use a car
washing detergent.
High-pressure washing
If washing the vehicle with a high-pressure wash,
use sweeping movements and keep the nozzle at
least 30 cm (13 in.) from the vehicle. Do not
spray directly onto locks.
Related information
•
Cleaning the exterior (p. 578)
•
Polishing and waxing (p. 578)
•
Hand washing (p. 579)
•
Automatic car washes (p. 580)
•
Cleaning the wiper blades (p. 582)
•
Cleaning exterior plastic, rubber and trim
components (p. 582)
•
Cleaning rims (p. 583)
•
Corrosion protection (p. 584)
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